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COVID-19 Changed the Journey—Not the Success of Future Physicians

• By Suzanna Cisneros
• March 19, 2021

Even with the trials of the year, TTUHSC School of Medicine fourth-year students met the challenges and participated virtually in Match Day March 19.

Center Applies Evidence-Based Practice to Improve Patient Care

• By Mark Hendricks
• March 18, 2021

Since opening its doors in 2007 at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Permian Basin campus, the Center of Excellence in Evidence-Based Practice (CEEBP) has established itself as a valuable resource for educators and health care providers throughout the Midland-Odessa area, West Texas and beyond.

Don’t Neglect Your Inner Beauty

• By John Kidwell, M.D.
• March 18, 2021

John Kidwell, M.D. emphasizes the importance of screening for colon cancer and National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month

Lead Poisoning Concerns for Expectant Mothers

• By Meaghan Collier
• March 16, 2021

Skye McLaurin-Jiang, M.D., provides safety tips and information for expectant mothers who are nesting, remodeling or have older homes.

A Call to Serve

• By Melissa Whitfield
• March 08, 2021

While most of the public was preparing for a lockdown in March 2020, Dr. Barbara Cherry, RN, DNSc, associate dean for Strategic Partnerships, TTUHSC School of Nursing, was thinking beyond household goods. She was coming up with a plan to support the local COVID response in case hospitals were hit with a surge of patients.

Q&A with Michael Escobar, TTUHSC School of Nursing Graduate

• By School of Nursing
• March 04, 2021

Michael Escobar, BSN, RN, a 2018 graduate of the Traditional BSN program in the School of Nursing at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), spoke about his experiences within the program and the opportunities they provided.

Separate Teams, Shared Vision

• By Kate Gollahon
• March 03, 2021

TTUHSC’s Department of Human Resources and Office of People and Values now function independently—but work together to fulfill shared goals

TTUHSC to Host Virtual 2021 Endowed Lecture Series

• By Suzanna Cisneros
• March 02, 2021

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Health Professions Office of Research and Innovation is hosting its 2021 Endowed Lecture Series. The event seeks to cultivate a culture of creativity and discovery by exploring lecture topics from leading health care scholars and showcasing past research from the School of Health Professions.

Three TTUHSC School of Health Professions Programs Receive 8-Year Accreditation

• By Mark Hendricks
• March 02, 2021

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) on March 1 announced three Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Health Professions programs have been granted full accreditation for eight years, the maximum period allowed.

Aspiring Health Care Professionals to Virtually Converge on TTUHSC

• By Mark Hendricks
• March 01, 2021

Area students of all ages and backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in health care and the health sciences will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about their specific discipline of interest when the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) hosts its 2021 Future Healthcare Professionals’ Experience (FHPE) from 9 a.m. – noon March 6 via Zoom.

TTUHSC to Host Future Scientists During Student Research Week

• By Mark Hendricks
• March 01, 2021

Student researchers from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience will host the university’s 33rd Student Research Week March 9-12 in Lubbock.

Surgeon Brings FEVAR Procedure to Area Patients

• By Mark Hendricks
• February 19, 2021

Wei Li, M.D., MPH, a vascular surgeon and an associate professor of surgery at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine, is the first in the region to perform the Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Repair (FEVAR) procedure.

TTUHSC Requests Community Input About Pandemic and Vaccine

• By Mark Hendricks
• February 03, 2021

Researchers from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Julia Jones Matthews Department of Public Health have developed a survey to learn how many people intend to either get the vaccine or skip it and the reason behind their decision.

Research Indicates Expanded Telemedicine Use Will Continue Post-Pandemic

• By Mark Hendricks
• February 03, 2021

One of most significant adjustments brought on by the virus is how we receive health care, as in-person visits to a practitioner’s physical location were quickly replaced by telemedicine, which relies on modern technology to bring the doctor and patient together remotely.

Don’t Forget About the Other Vaccinations

• By Fatma Aboulnasr, M.D. and Cheyene Bownds, M.D.
• February 02, 2021

Pediatritians Fatma Aboulnasr, M.D. and Cheyene Bownds, M.D. encourage parents to remember the importance of other vaccinations for their children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID Fatigue

• By Ebtesam Attaya Islam
• February 01, 2021

Dr. Ebtesam Attaya Islam, M.D., Ph.D., shares the struggles and sacrifices of working in an intensive-care unit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Showcasing TTUHSC’s Values-Based Culture

• By Clara McKenney
• January 29, 2021

Highlighting some of the individuals who have been recognized by others within the TTUHSC community for upholding the university’s values-based culture while shaping the future of health care for our institution.

Should Pregnant Women Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine?

• By Kate Gollahon
• January 28, 2021

Teresa Baker, M.D., an Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician at Texas Tech Physicians in Amarillo and a professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), recently addressed this topic, stating that many health care professionals believe the virus itself to be much more dangerous than the vaccine.

Faculty Honored at State of the University & Faculty Award Convocation

• By Kelly Podzemny
• January 27, 2021

During a virtual presentation of the 2021 TTUHSC State of the University & Faculty Award Convocation, faculty members and teams were recognized for excellence in teaching, research, teamwork and more.